A Toast to Ethanol Profitability

In this photo released from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Jimmy Cheek (left), UF Distinguished Professor of Microbiology Lonnie Ingram (center) and Verenium Vice President for Business Development Tim Eves (right) raise a toast to celebrate the first payment from Verenium to UF for use of …

Citrus Mutual Encouraging Grower Attendance at DPI Meetings

Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks says all citrus growers should make it a point to attend one of the four remaining meetings being hosted by the state’s Division of Plant Industry. He explains why grower attendance is so important in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) For dates, times and details for these meetings click for Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

DPI Citrus Mtgs To Introduce New Compliance Info

This week starts the series of citrus grower meetings hosted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry. Hear the schedule in the first report posted below, and in the other report, hear comments from the Director of FDACS/DPI, Richard Gaskalla, about these efforts to help control spread of greening and canker. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) …

The Best Way to Put a Jig Saw Puzzle Together

Seems to Everett Griner that renewable fuels have only found the interior pieces right now.  Here, Everett tells us his outlook on this and why he has this opinion.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Consumers and Organic Food Production

Most of us have no concept of how it is grown, but we are flocking to the markets to purchase it, no matter what the costs.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Are Dairy Farmers Really Getting Rich?

Most people have no idea, geographically, where their milk comes from. Today Everett Griner looks at how dairy farmers are doing and what we, as consumers, will be paying for a gallon of milk this same time next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Prosperous Periods Just Not For Farmers

Commodity prices show an increase which is good for farmers and other areas dealing with farmers.  Everett Griner tells us about this and just what areas it is affecting and which it is not.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Concern About Food Supply

 Everett Griner gives us something to think about in diverting our food supply to synthetic fuels.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Things Have Gotten a Lot Worse Over the Past Years

Everett Griner tells us what this is and just how serious this has become.  He also asked an important question.  Does anybody know what to do?  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Finding a New Way to Generate Income

 If farmers produce it and farmers sell it, would you call it a crop?  This is a question Everett Griner is asking, and also telling us what some farmers in the Midwest have done to change the world of farming and crop production.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …